Costs, Financial Aid and Scholarships
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The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine offers the International Dentist Program (IDP) for the internationally trained dentist who seeks to practice dentistry in the United States. The IDP program is two years in duration, beginning in May with an intensive preparatory summer course. Graduates receive a DDS degree and are eligible to participate in the various licensure examinations given across the country.
The International Dentist Program consists of:
- Summer Program
- Third Year of DDS Program
- Fourth Year of DDS Program
Estimated expenses for the summer program and the 3rd & 4th years of DDS program are detailed below. Please note that all costs documented are estimated, and all figures are subject to change.
New York State Resident tuition rates are lower than those of non-residents. Your eligibility for resident tuition rates is based upon your residency in New York State, and showing that you have established a New York State domicile that is your permanent and principal home. For more information please click here.
| Mandatory Continuing Education Summer Program Budget | |
| Continuing Education Summer Program Fee* | $75,000 |
| Notebook Computer Purchase | $2,325 |
| Reduced 1st and 2nd Year Supply Purchase | $7,361 |
| Handpieces | $3,701 |
| Miscellaneous Supplies | $1,000 |
| Summer Student Medical Insurance (Domestic Rate) | $353 |
| Housing and Board | $3,325 |
| Transportation and Personal Expense | $1,055 |
| CE Summer Program Total | $94,120 |
* Continuing Education Summer Program Fee is $75,000
The Continuing Education Summer Program Fee is paid in two installements:
$5,000 deposit due upon admission to the program
$70,000 balance due by March 1 prior to Program start date
| Academic Year 1 Budget: | |
| Tuition - New York State Resident | $36,900 |
| Tuition - Non-New York State Resident | $63.580 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $2,382 |
| Academic Excellence and Success Fee | $525 |
| Activity Fee | $200 |
| Student Yearbook Fee | $65 |
| Student Medical Insurance (Domestic Rate) | $3,011 |
| CMS Fee | $10,000 |
| Handpieces | $2,025 |
| 3rd Year Supply Purchase | $2,227 |
| Textbooks | $1,488 |
| Simulation Clinic Fee | $173 |
| International Student Fee | $220 |
| Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance | $18,986 |
| Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Permanent NYS Resident | $75,957 |
| Year 1 Total: US Citizen/Non-Permanent NYS Resident | $102,857 |
| Year 1 Total: International Non-NYS Resident | $104,882 |
| Academic Year 2 Budget | |
| Tuition - New York State Resident | $36,900 |
| Tuition - Non-New York State Resident | $63,580 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $2,382 |
| Academic Excellence & Success Fee | $525 |
| Activity Fee | $200 |
| Student Yearbook Fee | $65 |
| Student Medical Insurance | $3,011 |
| CMS Fee | $10,000 |
| Textbooks | $717 |
| International Student Fee | $220 |
| Housing, Board, Transportation, and Personal Allowance | $18,986 |
| Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & NYS Resident | $72,786 |
| Year 2 Total: U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident & non-NYS Resident | $99,466 |
| Year 2 Total: International Non-NYS Resident | $99,686 |
Additional Information
The University at Buffalo bills students for Tuition and Fees each Fall and Spring semester.
- Fall bills are due in late August
- Spring bills are due in early January
Payment plans are available for students who wish to break their semester bills into several, smaller payments. For more information, please visit the UB Student Accounts website (https://www.buffalo.edu/studentaccounts.html)
Please Note:
Penalties for Non-Payment: Service Indicators / Holds are assigned each term to every bill that is not paid in full.
The service indicator / hold prohibits: registration for subsequent semesters; sending of transcripts and diplomas; and release of any information about your academic career.
International Dentist Program participants who plan to apply for loans to fund participation in the International Dentist Program must be aware that you will need to apply for 3 SEPERATE loans (One for the Summer semester and one for each academic year).
This is necessary because loans for the Continuing Education Summer Program will be certified by the School of Dental Medicine Continuing Dental Education Office (CDE), whereas the loans for the standard tuition and fees you will pay for the Fall / Spring semesters during the two academic years of the program will be certified if you apply and qualify for them, by the University at Buffalo Financial Aid Office.
Scholarships and information can be found here.
Phone: 716-829-6926
Fax: 716-829-2731
idp@buffalo.edu
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F
IDP Admissions
School of Dental Medicine
315 Squire Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214